IT'S SIMPLE. You want to work in a healthcare setting where you are valued and appreciated - where you receive respect from your superiors and co-workers as well as the patients/residents you treat. You want to be challenged by your job without being overwhelmed by it. You want to play an instrumental role in helping a patient recover, sometimes against strong odds, and go home. What you want is Kindred Healthcare. Our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve. Join us!

Summary:

The LPN Charge Nurse manages a designated group of nursing employees on a nursing unit and assures smooth operations of the unit for a designated shift under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Could encompass one or more units depending upon size and clinical programs. Scope of work may be modified by State specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act.

#MON-NCD

Education:

Graduate of accredited LPN/LVN School of Nursing

Licenses/Certification:

Current LPN/LVN licensure in the State employed

Valid CPR Certification

Experience:

At least one (1) year of nursing experience preferred

Evidence of continuing education or special preparation or experience in gerontological nursing and/or long term care nursing desirable.